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Issue: Metal Men #18
Publication Date: February 1966
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Issues: #18 of 56 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/23/1965
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Dinosaur Who Stayed for Dinner!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Content Item: FlagSuper Comics #2 published January 1968
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Metal Men #2 published November 2008
as The Dinosaur Who Stayed for Dinner! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Treasure Chest of Fun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Throw your voice
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Dinosaur Who Stayed for Dinner!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: I always wondered what would happen to a human who fell into a smelter with metals -- now -- I'm going to find out!
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In Content Item: FlagSuper Comics #2 published January 1968
as Der Robot-Dinosaurier [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Metal Men #2 published November 2008
as The Dinosaur Who Stayed for Dinner! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
Disclose Notes: Credits for script and pencils confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Schwartz kept records for Robert Kanigher who edited this issue. The records only list Andru as artist.

Story across 24 pages in four parts of 5.67, 5.67, 5.67, and 6 pages
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Batman
First Line: It’s no team-up this time!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 Series) #64.
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Almost Human

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: I told you I could stop on a dime!
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Pages: 1
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The Invisible Handicap!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, opinion
Character(s): Tod; Miss Smith
First Line: Ha, ha, ha!
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Pages: 1
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My Mother the Car

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Character(s): The Kat from AMT
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Sgt. Rock; Lt. Jeb Stuart; Gunner; Sarge; Pooch; Mlle. Marie; Lt. Johnny Cloud
First Line: DC’s immortal 6!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Our Army at War (DC, 1952 Series) #164.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; The Cheetah [Priscilla Rich]
First Line: The “new” Wonder Woman
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for Wonder Woman (DC, 1942 Series) #160.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
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Letterer(s): ?
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First Line: Definitely coming… the brand-new look!
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad announcing the coming of "go-go" checks as part of a brand-new look for DC.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
First Line: Oxygen can be seen, tasted, or smelled...
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Leonard Tirado, Michael Day, Ron Ridolfo.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: And look how cheap… 250 for only $1.00
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk
First Line: Uoy – gnidaer ruoy cimoc sgam!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription offer and form for various DC titles.
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Friend, Dare You Risk a Dime?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ben Rebhuhn
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Halt! Who goes there?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: More features! More fun!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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